The Ragamuffin Bible

Nothing beats giving a new Bible at Christmas (well, except receiving one, that is). And when that Bible is laced with inspirational thoughts by Brennan Manning, then you know it’s a winner.

The NIV Ragamuffin Bible, Meditations for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Brokenhearted (published by Zondervan) is such a Bible.

The Ragamuffin Bible contains the complete NIV text—the most popular modern-English translation—and myriad candid meditations from Manning’s own reflective journey in a quest to better know the God who not only loves him but also likes him. Manning fostered the idea that God actually likes His children. His devotionals not only expound that idea, but also divulge Manning’s own soul-searching trek and share the riches of God’s grace he finds along the way.

Read my full review in The San Diego Christian Perspectives Examiner. This story will also appear in Assist News Service.

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © December 2013

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Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas

It may be turkey season, but nothing beats colorful veggies – especially when those veggies talk and bring the Christmas message. Yep, Veggie Tales did it again with their newest release, Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas.

Starring all-time favorites Larry the Cucumber as Merry Larry the mall elf and Bob the Tomato as harried mailman Phillip Fleagle…and featuring voices and music by Si Robertson of Duck Commander, Owl City and Toby Mac Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas is pure delight.

A great Christmas gift / stocking stuffer. Read my full review of this fabulous produce in The San Diego Christian Examiner and Assist News Services. 

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © November 2013

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Interview with Jimmy Peña on his Prayfit 33-Day Total Body Challenge

I received a double blessing this week. First, I figured out what to buy people as a stocking stuffer. (Spoiler alert for those on my stocking list.) Next, I got to interview best selling author and fitness guru, Jimmy Peña, to talk about Prayfit 33-Day Total Body Challenge.

Hearing Jimmy's passion for Jesus and for overall health was more than inspiring. It made me want to practice what he teaches and become the best I can be. I'm excited to see how Prayfit 33-Day Total Body Challenge changes lives. (I'm thinking this could work well with the Orphans First motto--changing children's lives one by one. Since the only equipment needed is a DVD player, this would make a healthy group activity anywhere.)

Read my interview and watch Jimmy's YouTube clip of Prayfit 33-Day Total Body Challenge here in The Christian Perspectives Examiner.

So, if you're looking to get in shape before or after Christmas, or want to buy the perfect gift, check out the Prayfit 33-Day Total Body Challenge.

As Jimmy Peña says, “In Jesus’ name we train.”

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © December 2011

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